Wafer Tech (Sr Tech) ( Hours: 11am - 7:30 pm)

Draper; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, located in Cambridge, MA, is seeking a skilled technician to keep wafers moving through a cleanroom, operate fabrication steps, and support engineers on prototyping hardware. The role requires prior hands-on lab experience and the ability to follow SOPs in a cleanroom or lab setting.

Responsibilities include assembling and testing prototype parts, maintaining records, and performing calculations and documentation.

Qualifications

• 2 years hands-on experience in a lab or technical setting.
• Confident running fabrication equipment and following SOP.
• Comfort in a cleanroom or lab environment.
• Focused, careful work habits and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled assembly work; build, assemble, modify and/or repair prototypes.
• Provides support to engineers on technical projects and/or product; collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data per guidelines.
• Prepares engineering documentation, reports, and drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.).
• Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications.
• Recommend alternative solutions to problems and obstacles.
• May set up and conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering analysis.
• With adequate training, may operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate assembly equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge.
• Documents work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software
• May mentor or train more junior technicians.
• May perform other duties as assigned specific to a particular engineering area.

Skills

Hands-on exp

Fabrication equipment

Cleanroom environment

Attention to detail

Education

Associates degree in engineering or science

Bachelor's degree preferred

Two years of technical schooling alternative

Tools

Dry etch systems

Photolithography tools

Deposition equipment

Wet chemistry stations

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

What You’ll Do

• Keep wafers moving through the cleanroom, running fabrication steps from start to finish

Set Up, Operate, and Maintain Tools Like

• Dry etch systems
• Photolithography tools
• Deposition equipment
• Wet chemistry stations

• Work with engineers to troubleshoot issues, make process improvements, and keep things running smoothly
• Assemble and test parts for prototype hardware (mechanical and electrical)
• Keep accurate records using basic computer tools (Word, Excel)

What You Bring

• Solid hands‑on experience (2 years, or 2 years of tech school plus 2 years of work)
• Confidence running fabrication equipment and following SOP
• Comfort in a cleanroom or lab environment
• Focused, careful work habits and good communication

Second Shift Hours: 11am - 7:30 pm

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs skilled assembly work; build, assemble, modify and/or repair prototypes.
• Provides support to engineers on technical projects and/or product; collect, maintain, organize, compile, and manipulate technical data per guidelines.
• Prepares engineering documentation, reports, and drawings (sketches/flow charts/diagrams/schematics, etc.).
• Performs mathematical calculations per engineering specifications.
• Recommend alternative solutions to problems and obstacles.
• May set up and conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering analysis.
• With adequate training, may operate, clean, maintain, and/or calibrate assembly equipment requiring highly skilled and specialized knowledge.
• Documents work consistent with work unit policy in handwritten form or using common computer-based software
• May mentor or train more junior technicians.
• May perform other duties as assigned specific to a particular engineering area.

Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of clean room practices and protocols.
• Knowledge of small scale production environment.
• Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.

Education

• A minimum Associates Degree in engineering or science program, A Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred.

In Lieu required college degree, a minimum of two years of technical schooling may be satisfied through one of the following.

• High school diploma or its equivalents, plus two years of technical schooling related to engineering or science OR
• Completion of Military Technical School

Experience

• When education requirement is met, requires a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.
• When education requirements are not met, requires a minimum of 10 years' of relevant experience.

Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Job Location - City

Cambridge

Job Location - State

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code

02139-3563

Salary

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $51.41 - $51.41.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment.

We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].